CVE-2022-39853

Name: CVE-2022-39853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-07T15:15:19.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39853 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free vulnerability in perf-mgr driver prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to cause memory access fault.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free vulnerability in perf-mgr driver prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to cause memory access fault.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=10Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39853?

A use after free vulnerability in perf-mgr driver prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to cause memory access fault.

How severe is CVE-2022-39853?

CVE-2022-39853 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39853?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-39853?

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Source: NVD / NIST